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January 03, 2018 03 Jan'18
Risk & Repeat: The TLS 1.3 clock continues to click

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the long wait for TLS 1.3 and the effects -- positive and negative -- the delays have had for enterprise security.
December 29, 2017 29 Dec'17
Official TLS 1.3 release date: Still waiting, and that's OK

Protocol scrutiny is good for the upcoming TLS 1.3 update as the process continues to expose, and fix, problems.
June 15, 2017 15 Jun'17
Microsoft to disable SMBv1 by default in fall Windows updates

Microsoft claims recent WannaCry attacks did not influence the decision to disable SMBv1 by default in the next major Windows updates.
June 13, 2017 13 Jun'17
IPv6 update: A look at the security and privacy improvements

The recent IPv6 update from the IETF introduces new security and privacy recommendations. Expert Fernando Gont explains these changes and what they mean for organizations.

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IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

IPsec, also known as the Internet Protocol Security or IP Security protocol, defines the architecture for security services for IP network traffic. Continue Reading
How to best secure DNS? There's more than one approach

Few aspects of the internet are as crucial as the domain name system. It may be that a 'passive' approach to DNS security is the most effective approach. Continue Reading
Protecting the DNS protocol: How DNSSEC can help

Securing the DNS protocol is no joke. Learn what the DNS Security Extensions are and the efforts the United States government is taking to push DNSSEC adoption. Continue Reading

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Network reconnaissance: How to use SI6 Networks' IPv6 toolkit

SI6 Networks' IPv6 toolkit can do network reconnaissance using search engines and the Certificate Transparency framework. Learn how to use IPv6 toolkits from expert Fernando Gont. Continue Reading
What IPv6 features can be found in the latest specification?

The IPv6 specification is now becoming a full-fledged internet standard. New IPv6 features focus on enterprise reliability and operational and security considerations. Continue Reading
Five questions to ask before purchasing NAC products

Organizations are recognizing the need for network access control systems, but it is important to evaluate and perform research before you invest in enterprise NAC products. Continue Reading

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What to do when IPv4 and IPv6 policies disagree

Unfortunately for enterprises, IPv4 and IPv6 policies don't always agree. Fernando Gont examines the differences between these two security policies, as well as some filtering rules. Continue Reading
TLS 1.3: What it means for enterprise cloud use

The latest draft version of TLS 1.3 is out, and it will likely affect enterprises that use cloud services. Expert Ed Moyle explains the impact on users and their monitoring controls. Continue Reading
How to prepare for potential IPv6 DDoS attacks

Enterprises learn how to prepare for IPv6 with DDoS attack tools. Michael Cobb further addresses the inevitable attacks and what users can do. Continue Reading

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LDAP injection: How was it exploited in a Joomla attack?

After eight years, Joomla discovered an LDAP vulnerability that could be exploited by threat actors. Learn how the attack works from expert Matt Pascucci. Continue Reading
How to detect and defend against a TCP port 445 exploit

The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend such attacks. Continue Reading
How to use an interface identifier to check for IPv6 network updates

To find out if your IPv6 network has been updated to RFC 7217, you can perform a test using the interface identifier. Expert Fernando Gont explains how to do this. Continue Reading